The Dap Project brings its curiosity about the Black man’s nuanced gesture to the Anacostia Arts Center in a multi-media exhibit that, through photo and interview, appreciates the literal coming together of hands and the metaphorical extension of love for community. “Dap is a Love Language” invites viewers to appreciate the familiar greeting, and consider…
Join us as John A Johnson and an amazing group of actors use Playback Theatre techniques to bring Washington, DC stories to life. Selected from both the DC Oral History Collaborative collection at the DC Public Library’s People’s Archive and Johnson’s Anacostia Unmapped project the stories each discuss pivotal moments in the lives of their…
Black Owned Businesses, Creative Commerce, and Cultural Cultivation at the Anacostia Arts Center!
Hip Hop, Vinyl, and Vintage Delights in Anacostia The Crate Convention is back! Join DJ RBI for another afternoon full of live performaces, exciting finds from local small businesses, and cultural exploration on 1/29 at the Anacostia Arts Center. Crate Convention is the perfect post church/brunch/whatever you did Saturday night stop. Come and buy vinyl,…
Day long festival will include live performances from local creatives , a creative marketplace, and so much more! We turn to Black History Month to reflect on the past while dreaming of the future. So many of us forget to care for ourselves in the present, overlooking the spiritual compass inside. How can empower ourselves…
Taste N Shop puts your face to face with a leader in the puts your face to face with a leader in the food and beverage community. Supporting Black Owned business means creating space for patrons to hear the stories behind emerging bands. Taste N Shop, a celebration of Black entrepreneurship in partnership with DMV…
Hip Hop, Vinyl, and Vintage Delights in Anacostia! The Crate Convention is back! This time, it’s all about the Queens making waves in Hip Hop. Join DJ RBI for another afternoon full of live performances, exciting finds from local small businesses, and cultural exploration on 5/28 at the Anacostia Arts Center. Crate Convention is the…
Artist meet and greet in Anacosita! Join us July 29, 2023 at 1pm as we celebrate the selected photographers chosen for our gallery with the Anacostia Arts Center! We’ll be hosting our free StreetMeet this month with the AAC as we highlight the incredible talent making up this gallery. All photos are for sale and…
Join Anacostia Arts Center, The GoGo Museum, and Luis Del Valle for a celebration of local artists and culture. Join Anacostia Arts Center, The GoGo Museum, and Luis Del Valle for a celebration of local artists and culture. Nicaraguan born, District of Columbia raised, award-winning artist Luis Del Valle has partnered with the Anacostia Arts…
Afro House, an Art All Night experience, is a celebration of all things Black. Afro House, an Art All Night experience, is a celebration of all things Black. Join of for a night of Afrobeats , local small business, and poetry. Our collaborators include DJ RBI, DJ Artis, and Status Apparel’s Black Marketplace.
The Umoja Market is a time for community to come together and celebrate the holidays. The Umoja Market is a time for community to come together and celebrate the holidays. Join us for a a day of activities and shopping curated to spark joy. Activities include the return of Selfies with Santa, a Kwanzaa demonstration…
The Anacostia Arts Center proudly presents The Sunroom, a vibrant celebration of the Holiday season. The Anacostia Arts Center proudly presents The Sunroom, a vibrant celebration of the Holiday season and the thriving creative community within Wards 7 and 8. In partnership with the Anacostia Bid, Sugar Rim Bar, and Far Southeast Collaborative– this exhibition…
